Denver Ricardo

Chapter 6 : Denver Ricardo

Danny knew he was making a mistake. He also realized he needed closure. Lisa Klein was his first girlfriend…or so he thought. That was also part of the reason he entered this luxury shops. He instantly saw the shock then disgust on her face.

“What are you doing here?” she asked stepping away from Jason.

“I told you the loser will come sniffing around, Lisa.” Jason said with barely controlled anger.

“Jason…I told you there was nothing between us. Stop being jealous.”

“Get out,” Jason approached him. He grabbed him in front of the shirt. He intend to throw him out of the shop.

Lisa start to laugh looking him up and down. Her true emotions clearly reflected on her face. She quickly step up to Jason and whispered in his ear. Both start to laugh.

“You might be right Lisa.” Jason looked at him with disdain. “Are you stalking Lisa?” he challenged.

“No…no…” Danny was startled. He doesn’t need trouble from the police. He has forgotten for now that he could in reality destroy both by claiming the true power of his surname. He wasn't ready though...

“I think you are. How is it possible that a complete loser like you…you must have followed Lisa to know she would be here today?” Jason grabbed him again than dropped him hard on the floor.

“I didn’t…” he said as he scrambled getting back onto his feet. He felt humiliated in front of the salespersons. He noticed they tried their best not to laugh.

“You have to accept it, loser. A girl like Lisa will never belong with you. Why don’t you go and get one on the street corners.”

“I don’t think so, Jason. He couldn’t even afford to buy me anything.”

“Maybe you are right Lisa. Those girls would also be way out of his price range.” Jason laughed softly, secretly knowing just how expensive street trash can also be.

“Get out loser. I don’t know what even made you enter a place like this. Look at yourself, that’s certainly not the way to dress.” Jason said. He need to stir enough trouble to get Lisa out of there. “You are an insult.”

“What do you mean? I am poor…” he hesitate wondering what they would do if they know he has a loaded card with him.

“Your presence is an insult to the rest of us.” Jason said with open scorn.

“Yes, idiot you are lowering the status of a place like this. I can't believe I allowed you to keep me company." The ugly truth of her heart reflected on her face.

“You don’t know anything about me.” Danny tried to explain. He was feeling foolish with his persistent emotions towards her.

“What is there to know loser.”

“Stop calling me that.” He tried to yelled but control his tone in the last moment.

“You don’t get to tell me what to do.” Jason growled.

Danny decided to turn away from them. It was clear they were both out to create trouble for him. He looked directly towards Cleo taking a deep breath. “I want to buy this purse, please.”

Cleo recognized Jason as one of the players from the University of Ricardo Saint-Claire. She decided the two clearly knows more about the guy with the shabby appearance. She decided she would be a fool helping him so instead she didn’t take his request serious.

“Sir, why don’t you leave? I don't want any trouble in the store."

“I want to buy the purse.” Danny was standing his ground.

“It’s clear you can’t afford it. Just stop wasting my time and shaming yourself.”

“Miss, I want to buy this purse. Please wrap it nicely too.” Danny handed her the black bank card. The woman openly hesitate but also curious since owning a black card means you have money. Again, she looked at the guy in front of her before she slowly took the card.

“Are you sure?” she asked still hesitantly.

“I am. Please wrap this up I want to leave.” He asked softly.

“Lisa…” Jason called softly.

“Yes, baby?” she pointedly looked at Danny wondering about the nerve he has. He was actually about to buy the purse she wanted.

“What do you know about that guy?”

“What do you mean?”

“You were with him for two weeks. You know what had happened yesterday….where did he gotten that card?” Jason recognized it…he only managed to get a gold card.

“I told you he’s a loser. Are you worried about that card?” Lisa stood beside him looking into his face. “Jason, that card won’t work. I am telling you the fool is just pretending to be rich. We are just going to wait. The moment that payment don’t clear, we are going to throw him out and you will buy me the purse like you promised.”

“I hope you are right, Lisa. I no longer wish to be here.” Jason stuffed his hands into his pocket just looking annoyed.

Lisa secretly wondered if she might have missed something about Danny. She knows he’s smart, she made him do her assignments. The truth was when she left his house, she never knew what he might be doing then. She stood beside her boyfriend looking at him a moment. She realized he was starting a kind of fight with her but she doesn’t know why. They spend last night fucking but now he was acting strange.

Danny looked at his feet, feeling really uncomfortable under the scrutiny of all these eyes. He always prefer to move unnoticed throughout life.

“Miss, please hurry.” He looked up towards Cleo who still stood indecisive with the card in her hand. She knows if this transaction was successful she would make a huge commission. But not, and she would also be treated like a fool. One thing about the Manager, the image of the store are very important.

“Okay fine.” She reached for the scanner before inserting the card.

Everyone in the shop was holding their breath waiting…The card was activated and a loud ‘ding’ sounded throughout the quiet shop.

The salesperson looked shock. It was a very expensive purse.

Jason looked confused as he has grown up with money but that purse was way out of his budget.

Lisa was shock and stood frozen in one spot. She just looked at Danny but can’t see anything different than the loser she knows him to be.

“Here is your card, sir.” Cleo’s whole attitude was suddenly different. She covertly looked at the still shabby guy while shaking her head in disbelief. She quickly but nicely wrapped the purse before giving it to Danny. “I hope the lady likes the gift, sir.”

Danny said nothing just reached for the package.

“This is nonsense.” Jason step closer and suddenly tried to slap Danny. He saw the reaction and was prepared. “Stop moving you fucking loser…” he growled. He needs to stop Danny; the guy made him look the loser now.